Hosea 11:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 11:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 11:3 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I taught Ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms; but they knew not that I healed them." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 11:3 — KJV
“I taught Ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms; but they knew not that I healed them.”
— Hosea 11:3 (KJV)
Hosea 11:3 in Context — About the Book of Hosea
Hosea lived his sermon: commanded to marry an unfaithful wife and keep bringing her home, he became a walking picture of God's scandalous love for wandering Israel. The book aches with betrayal yet ends with healing for backsliders and love that will not let go.
Cross-References for Hosea 11:3
“And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third generation: the children also of Machir the son of Manasseh were brought up upon Joseph's knees. brought...: Heb. born”
Shares key themes with Hosea 11:3: ephraim, also
“Else, if thou wilt not let my people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies upon thee, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people, and into thy houses: and the houses of the Egyptians shall be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground whereon they are. swarms...: or, a mixture of noisome beasts, etc”
Shares key themes with Hosea 11:3: also, arms
“The flesh also, in which, even in the skin thereof, was a boil, and is healed,”
Shares key themes with Hosea 11:3: also, healed
“Of the tribe of Ephraim, Oshea the son of Nun. Oshea: also called, Joshua”
Shares key themes with Hosea 11:3: ephraim, also
“These are the sons of Ephraim after their families: of Shuthelah, the family of the Shuthalhites: of Becher, the family of the Bachrites: of Tahan, the family of the Tahanites. Becher: also called, Bered”
Shares key themes with Hosea 11:3: ephraim, also
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